Sarah Ann Carter Bryars
February 2, 2015
Sarah Ann Bryars, age 79, born in Delaware County, PA and a resident of Dyas, AL died Sunday, February 1, 2015, at North Baldwin Infirmary. She was a homemaker and mother to nine children.
She is survived by her husband, Glen Bryars of Dyas, AL; five sons, Robert Gardner of Bay Minette, John (Shelby) Gardner of Excel, Arthur (Gerri) Gardner of Robertsdale, Thomas (Tiki) Gardner of Perdido, and Edward (Bess) Gardner of Rabun; three daughters, Theresa Gardner of Dyas, Roseanna (Shannon) Edwards of Malcom, AL and Katie (Charles) Jones of Robertsdale, AL; one sister, Pat Lucussie of Euse, FL; 35 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Gertrude Carter and one son, Donald Phillip Gardner.
Funeral services will be Thursday, February 5, 2015, at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with Sister Helen Stewart officiating.
Burial will follow at the White Cemetery in Dyas, AL.
Visitation will be Wednesday, February 4, 2015, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be Darrin Gardner, J.R. Gardner, Billy Gardner, Robbie Gardner, Thomas Sprinkle, and Phillip Gardner.
Honorary pallbearers will be Blake Coleman and Shannon Edwards.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Allen Charles Born, Jr.
February 2, 2015
Allen Charles Born, Jr., age 85, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015. Allen was born on October 6, 1929, in Pensacola and lived in the Ferry Pass area all his life. He retired from St. Regis Paper Company on August 1, 1985, after 37 years. He was a lifelong member of the Ferry Pass Church of Christ.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Allen C. Born, Sr. and Nellie Marguerite (Creighton) Born.
He leaves behind his loving wife of 64 years, Evelyn Louise “Momma” Born; his children, Allen III (Wanda), Karen (Chuck) Summers, James (Marie), Terry (Elizabeth), Daniel (Catherine), Stephen (Cynthia) and Cynthia (Glenn) Smith; 24 cherished grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 3, 2015, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at Faith Chapel North.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Faith Chapel North. Friends are welcome one hour prior to services.
Interment will follow at Whitmire Cemetery.
His grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
Allen’s family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of Covenant Hospice (both outpatient and inpatient units) for their loving care and support.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Allen’s memory to Covenant Hospice or a charity of your choice.
Faith Chapel Funeral Home North is in charge of arrangements.
Dudley “Bo” Steadham
February 2, 2015
Dudley “Bo” Steadham of McDavid was born November 28, 1931, and passed away January 31, 2015.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Della Steadham; his beloved wife of 49 years, Clara Bell,; brothers, Bob and Ben; and sister, Mattie Mae Driver.
He is survived by his sister, Margaret “Monk” Kimmons; sister-in-law, Dot Steadham; his sons, Jeff, Danny (Minner) and David (Linda); grandchildren Stephanie Nelson, Jeffery (Jill) Steadham, Ian Steadham, Danielle Steadham and Casey Burkett; and two great-grandchildren, Quinton and Cooper.
He passed away peacefully in his home Saturday morning. He loved his family. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family. He also enjoyed farming and his cows. He lived all of his life in McDavid. He retired after 42 years as a teamster truck driver.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 3, 2015, at 10 a.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home with the Rev. Nathan Brown officiating.
Burial will follow at the Ray’s Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation was Monday, February 2, 2015, from 6-9 p.m. at the Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Steve McCauley, Lee Jernigan, Bubba Kimmons, Jon Godwin, Wesley Morris and Robby Barrow.
Petty-Eastside Chapel Funeral Homes is in charge of all arrangements.
Update: Missing Alzheimer’s Patient Located
February 1, 2015
UPDATE: Missing Alzheimer’s patient located safely after a citizen tip. Earlier story:
Authorities are searching for a missing Alzheimer’s patient from Escambia County.
Joaquim Prates, 84, was last seen shortly after 2:00 Sunday afternoon at 941 Spring Creek Circle, just northeast of the Chemstrand Road, East 10 Mile Road intersection.
He is described as a dark skinned white male who is approximately 5′4″ and 140 pounds. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing blue jeans and a dark sweater and was walking a medium-large German shepherd mix dog. Anyone with any information on his whereabouts should contact the Escambia Sheriff’s Office at (850) 436-9620.
Century Man Arrested For Negligent Manslaughter In Fatal Shooting
February 1, 2015
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A Backwoods Road man has been arrested for manslaughter following a fatal shooting Saturday night in Century.
Jaran Britt Myles, 20, was booked into the Escambia County Jail Sunday morning on charges of negligent manslaughter, aggravated assault and kidnapping false imprisonment. He is being held without bond after turning himself in.
According to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, 20-year old Jonathan Wilson was shot inside a home in the 1000 block of Backwoods Road about 8:00 Saturday night. Wilson was pronounced deceased on the scene from an apparent gunshot wound, while Myles fled the scene by forcing two additional victims at gunpoint to give him a ride, according to investigators. Myles was identified as the shooter by witnesses.
Witnesses told investigators that the shooting was the result of the reckless use of a firearm, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies and investigators from the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office were on scene for several hours Saturday night, working to identify the victim and figure out exactly what happened. Numerous potential witnesses were transported to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
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Motorcyclist Injured In Collision With Pickup On Nine Mile Road
February 1, 2015
A motorcyclist was reported to be briefly pinned under a pickup truck after a Saturday crash on Nine Mile Road. The accident occurred at the Nine Mile Road intersection with Chandler Street, just east of North Palafox. The motorcyclist was transported to an area hospital with injuries that were not considered life threatening, while the pickup truck driver was not injured. The accident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.
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Rain For Super Sunday
February 1, 2015
Here is your official North Escambia area forecast:
- Sunday Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 69. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Sunday Night Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then a chance of showers. Low around 45. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
- Monday Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
- Monday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
- Tuesday Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
- Tuesday Night A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
- Wednesday A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. East wind around 5 mph.
- Wednesday Night A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
- Thursday A 40 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
- Thursday Night Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
- Friday Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
- Friday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
- Saturday Sunny, with a high near 57.
Tate Varsity Cheerleaders Fall Short Of State Title
February 1, 2015
The Tate High School Varsity Cheerleaders took sixth place in the state Saturday in the Class 2A Medium Division of the 2015 FHSAA Competitive Cheerleading State Championships at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee.
The state championship went to Winter Park with 81.88 points, and the Jupiter claimed the runner-up spot with 74.88 points. The Lady Aggies earned 69.50 points. The Lady Aggies earned their trip to stat with a first place win a week ago at the FHSAA Regionals in Marianna.
Team members are Anna Barrow, Sarah Baxter, Nikki Cagle, Jasmine Crabtree, Megan Edgar, Jessica Hedden, Taylor Howey, DeAnna Jernigan, Kirstyn Johnson, Genevieve Leonard, Mia Morris, Taylor Nisewonger, Alie Phillips, Kaitlyn Riddell, Taylor Rouchon, and Brooke Vincent.
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Tate Chaparrals Winter Guard Take First In Fairhope
February 1, 2015
The Tate High School Chaparrals winter guard team won first place in the Scholastic Regional “A” Class Saturday at Fairhope High School. Chaparrals members are Katie Dupre, Celina Dyess, Breanna Langley, Megan Leonard, Katy Luebke, Jo Jo O’Steen, Michaela Overbey, Madison Philley, Brenn Repine, Kelsey Strength, Virginia Vaughn and Savannah VonStein.
Photos by Jennifer Repine for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Lawmakers Want Review Of ‘Baker Act’
February 1, 2015
Two South Florida lawmakers have filed bills that would require a review of Florida’s “Baker Act,” which allows for the involuntary commitment of people who have mental illnesses and are considered dangers to themselves or others.
The proposals, filed by Sen. Joseph Abruzzo, D-Boynton Beach, and Rep. Lori Berman, D-Lantana, will be considered during the legislative session that starts in March. Under the proposals, the Florida Department of Children and Families would create a workgroup that would study issues such as lengthening the amount of time in conducting initial assessments of people subject to the Baker Act.
Also, the panel would consider issues such as using telemedicine for patient evaluation, case management and ongoing care. Telemedicine involves using the Internet and other technology to provide health-care services remotely. The workgroup, which would include a wide range of members, would be required to submit a final report by Nov. 1.
In a prepared statement Monday, Abruzzo said the proposal is aimed at curbing a cycle of commitment and treatment. “There are far too many people who are caught up in a revolving door of treatment and release with no long-term plan for turning things around,” Abruzzo said. “We need to review and revise the law to offer greater options and better outcomes.”
by The News Service of Florida